Blue Knob
About Blue Knob
A rugged, no-frills Allegheny peak known for its steep vertical drops and a misty, unpolished charm that defies East Coast norms.
Highlights
- Technical glade runs
- High-altitude isolation
- Rustic lodge culture
- Challenging mountain biking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 653m
- Top lift: 960m
- Ski pistes: 10.5km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 4
- MTB trails: 32.8km
Ski Area
Karnety sezonowe obejmujące tę miejscowość
Weather and 9-day forecast for Blue Knob
- Today: 6 to 15 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4010 m (3910 to 4120 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pt., 25 wrz | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sob., 26 wrz | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| niedz., 27 wrz | 9 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| pon., 28 wrz | 8 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| wt., 29 wrz | 11 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| śr., 30 wrz | 9 / 24 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| czw., 1 paź | 14 / 27 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| pt., 2 paź | 15 / 26 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| sob., 3 paź | 17 / 21 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Blue Knob
Hikes nearby — Blue Knob (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Blue Knob, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mountain View Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Old Red Blaze
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Lost Turkey Trail
Mountain biking near Blue Knob
- MTB Trail
- Lost Turkey Trail
- Three Springs Trail
- Rock-n-Ridge #4 - MTB Trail
- Sawmill Trail
- Lookout Loop - MTB Trail
- Mountain View Roller Coaster - MTB Trail
- Chappells Field Trail
Getting to Blue Knob
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO), 20 km away, about 51 min by road